Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa: A Torchbearer of Goan-ness

Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa (July 20, 1953 – May 17, 2004) was a Goan diocesan priest, writer, editor, playwright, and cultural advocate whose life’s work became a cornerstone in preserving and promoting the essence of Goan identity—often referred to as “Goan-ness.” Through his establishment of the Konkani monthly magazine Gulab, his socially conscious plays, and his tireless mentorship,...

GREETINGS

There is an aesthetic ugliness.

But there is also an uglification that is constructed to please or delight a certain privileged group.

- Fr Victor Ferrao